A growing urban middle class in Thailand – the second largest economy in Southeast Asia – is opening new doors for Fonterra.

Federated Farmers president Dr William Rolleston spoke on global trade and its impact on farmers at the Feds’ national council last month. Here are excerpts from his speech.

The Government's recent announcement that it wants 90% of New Zealand’s lakes and rivers meeting swimmable water quality standards by 2040 has put the issue back into the limelight.

Fonterra is working with innovation partners whose technology offerings can help farmers manage their businesses better.

Westland Milk Products’ (WMP) new chief executive says shareholders in the cooperative feel completely gutted at the performance of the co-op and they have every right to feel that way.

A nationwide shortage of zinc – the preferred treatment for facial eczema -- is causing concern to dairy farmers in the North Island, especially in Waikato.

There have long been calls for regulations to control the disposal and reuse of glass by introducing Container Deposit Legislation (CDL).

The merits and costs of farming marginal land or fencing it for reversion or forestry was the topic at a recent field day in Taranaki.

The Hound had a good giggle at the direct approach taken by a South Canterbury farmer in an advert for his next hire.

Food safety is in the news again in Europe after a media release from the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) in the EU in February.